Netgear Wi-Fi 6 Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR1000

The Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is a Wi-Fi 6 router designed for gaming. It delivers solid throughput and file transfer performance, but it's missing a few features you’ll find on similarly priced models.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
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Product details

  • DumaOS 3.0 is built especially for gamers, reducing ping rates up to 93% while enjoying faster, lag-free online gaming and smoother streaming..Beamforming : Explicit Beamforming for 2.4 & 5GHz bands. Memory : Memory: 256MB flash and 512MB RAM.
  • Fast WiFi 6 AX5400 Dual-Band speed provides coverage up to 2500 sq.ft. and 25 devices simultaneously
  • Brings unbelievable speed and lower latency to your PS5 by leveraging all the benefits of WiFi 6 so you can always beat the competition.
  • Compatible with any wired Ethernet or wireless gaming device including PCs, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch consoles.
  • Plug in computers, game consoles, streaming players, and other nearby wired devices with 4 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

PROS

+ Easy to install
+ Gamer-friendly operating system
+ Solid throughput performance in testing
+ Fast file transfer speeds

CONS

- Pricey
- Lacks multi-gig LAN port
- Doesn't support link aggregation
- Anti-malware tools cost extra

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 19, 2020
The Netgear Nighthawk XR1000 is a Wi-Fi 6 router designed for gaming. It delivers solid throughput and file transfer performance, but it's missing a few features you’ll find on similarly priced models.
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